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55 Best Private Diploma Media & Communication Universities in the USA

Compare 297 programs at 55 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

55 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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WU Washington University in St Louis logo

Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1853

US #1 QS World #123 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$21,786/yr
Admission rate
12%
Earnings (10yr)
$86,182
Students
7,857
2
SA Southern Adventist University logo

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1892

US #43 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$24,345/yr
Admission rate
66%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,723
Students
2,773
3
NU Northwestern University logo

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1851

US #60 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$29,167/yr
Admission rate
8%
Earnings (10yr)
$89,363
Students
9,201
4
BU Boston University logo

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1869

US #68 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$24,402/yr
Admission rate
11%
Earnings (10yr)
$83,238
Students
18,248
5
LU Loyola University Chicago logo

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1870

US #133 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$36,079/yr
Admission rate
82%
Earnings (10yr)
$71,530
Students
11,737
6
WU Webster University logo

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1915

US #153 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$27,047/yr
Admission rate
86%
Earnings (10yr)
$50,876
Students
2,304
7
WN Western New England University logo

Western New England University

Springfield, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1919

US #188 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$27,290/yr
Admission rate
83%
Earnings (10yr)
$73,157
Students
2,603
8
MU Madonna University logo

Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1937

US #192 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$17,755/yr
Admission rate
63%
Earnings (10yr)
$59,058
Students
1,632
9
WW Walla Walla University logo

Walla Walla University

College Place, Washington · Private University · Est. 1892

US #280 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$23,329/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$61,885
Students
1,252
10
CU Creighton University logo

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska · Private University · Est. 1878

US #284 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$31,568/yr
Admission rate
80%
Earnings (10yr)
$73,911
Students
4,348
11
RU Regent University logo

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1978

US #300 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$19,923/yr
Admission rate
38%
Earnings (10yr)
$44,498
Students
4,729
12
RU Regis University logo

Regis University

Denver, Colorado · Private University · Est. 1877

US #385 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$18,397/yr
Admission rate
86%
Earnings (10yr)
$72,105
Students
2,627
13
UP University of Phoenix-Arizona logo

University of Phoenix-Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona · Private University

US #395 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$13,520/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$37,752
Students
85,991
14
PU Park University logo

Park University

Parkville, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1875

US #399 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$21,032/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$56,309
Students
4,555
15
RU Rider University logo

Rider University

Lawrenceville, New Jersey · Private University · Est. 1865

US #406 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$24,792/yr
Admission rate
79%
Earnings (10yr)
$62,208
Students
3,106
16
US University of St Francis logo

University of St Francis

Joliet, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1920

US #409 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$13,006/yr
Admission rate
65%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,926
Students
1,223
17
CC Colorado Christian University logo

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, Colorado · Private University · Est. 1914

US #438 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$29,500/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$50,416
Students
5,549
18
AC Adrian College logo

Adrian College

Adrian, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1859

US #443 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$25,368/yr
Admission rate
73%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,504
Students
1,604
19
CU Campbellsville University logo

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, Kentucky · Private University · Est. 1906

US #451 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$19,341/yr
Admission rate
80%
Earnings (10yr)
$41,583
Students
2,840
20
SU Shenandoah University logo

Shenandoah University

Winchester, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1875

US #464 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$30,298/yr
Admission rate
77%
Earnings (10yr)
$58,433
Students
2,116
22
UC Ursuline College logo

Ursuline College

Pepper Pike, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1871

US #475 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$16,164/yr
Admission rate
75%
Earnings (10yr)
$56,878
Students
670
23
MS Mount Saint Mary's University logo

Mount Saint Mary's University

Los Angeles, California · Private University · Est. 1925

US #482 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$21,413/yr
Admission rate
73%
Earnings (10yr)
$72,379
Students
1,719
24
HU Husson University logo

Husson University

Bangor, Maine · Private University · Est. 1898

US #502 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$21,005/yr
Admission rate
81%
Earnings (10yr)
$45,025
Students
2,618

What this subject pays

Graduates of Media & Communication programmes report a median $32,569 two years after finishing, across 133 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $26,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Diploma Media & Communication universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Washington University in St Louis, Southern Adventist University, Northwestern University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Diploma Media & Communication universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Diploma Media & Communication universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About private Diploma Media & Communication universities in the USA

This page lists private Diploma Media & Communication universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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